Frederick Historic District
Also known as Frederick Historic District (B
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Frederick Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 18, 1973. It was among the first 4 of Frederick’s 17 listings. The Register lists it for its military, politics and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 159 other Maryland listings. The district takes in 304 historic buildings. The listing covers 265 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Maryland, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 133 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
2 blocks E and 3 blocks west of Market St., from South St. to 7th St., in Frederick, MD · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Frederick Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Frederick Historic District
Is Frederick Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 18, 1973 (Register number 73000916).
Is Frederick Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Schifferstadt (aka Scheifferstadt), 1 mile away.
Can you visit Frederick Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Frederick Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 133 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106777330 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.